Cost of living in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Summary of cost of living in Reading, Berkshire

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: £3,420
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: £1,885
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.
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List of prices in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom. Current as of Apr 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district £14
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) £5.76
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast £3.53
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk £0.78
12 eggs, large £2.71
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes £1.95
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese £4.86
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples £1.91
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes £0.97
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket £1.96
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality £8
2 liters of coca-cola £1.68
Bread for 2 people for 1 day £0.89
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area £1,456
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area £1,240
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat £207
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area £914
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area £915
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio £116
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) £24
40” flat screen tv £294
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) £71
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) £6
Hourly rate for cleaning help £11
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) £62
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) £32
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) £62
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes £67
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new £19,769
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas £1.16
Monthly ticket public transport £57
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) £19
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) £3.26
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) £9
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) £94
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) £2.76
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) £1.23
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) £3.29
4 rolls of toilet paper £1.60
Tube of toothpaste £1.43
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city £12
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub £30
2 tickets to the movies £19
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) £114
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert £53
1 cocktail drink in downtown club £8
Cappuccino in expat area of the city £2.69
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) £4.08
Ipad wi-fi 128gb £420
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) £0.13
1 month of gym membership in business district £30
1 package of marlboro cigarettes £9
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 58 prices entered by 12 different people.
Latest price update: April 18, 2021

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